The thighs are the muscle group of the leg which consists of the masses located to the front, rear and sides of the upper leg. Your thighs assist you in several activities like walking, running and supporting your whole body.
It is important to workout the inner thighs simply for routine day-to-day activities, for personal satisfaction and fitness. Toning of inner thighs can be a difficult process but good circulation of blood can be maintained if proper care is given to the thighs.
The muscles in the thighs can be strengthened or trained with the following exercises:
- The Squat
- The Leg Extension
- The Leg Press
- The Leg Curl
1. The Squat
Please remember to always wear a weight safety belt for back safety. Now, bend the legs at the knees and hips and lower the torso between the legs. Squat down so that your thighs remain parallel with the floor. Rise up to an upright, standing position. Repeat this exercise about 8-10 times and perform 1-3 sets. If you are specifically weight training, then do fewer repetitions.
2. The Leg Extension
This exercise is done using a machine called the Leg Extension Machine. Make yourself comfortable on the leg extension machine. Now, extend the legs straight out and back down again while breathing out. Do 1-3 sets of about 8-12 repetitions.
3. The Leg Press
The leg press is another exercise which helps to tone your thighs. First, sit on the leg press machine. Now push the weight forward with your feet onto a plate that is attached to the weight. Perform a set of 8-12 repetitions and 1-3 sets.
4. The Leg Curl
The Leg Curl Machine is used for this exercise. Lying on your stomach on the machine, wrap your leg around the bar. Then, curl your legs up and down. Do 8-12 repetitions and 1-3 sets.
The Leg Curl Machine is used for this exercise. Lying on your stomach on the machine, wrap your leg around the bar. Then, curl your legs up and down. Do 8-12 repetitions and 1-3 sets.
